These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who
like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps.
—Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch 350F
Makes: 2-1/2 dozen
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/big-soft-ginger-cookies/
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
